'True colours exposed': BJP's Giriraj Singh tears into Kharge over Diwali 'khushiyon ka Eid' remark
The BJP has strongly criticized Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for referring to Diwali as 'khushiyon ka Eid', accusing him of political appeasement and disrespecting Hindu traditions. BJP leaders argue that the remark is part of a long-standing pattern of Congress pandering to minority groups at the expense of Hindu identity.
Why it matters
This exchange underscores the intense cultural and religious polarization in Indian politics, where language regarding festivals is frequently weaponized for electoral gain.
NEW DELHI: The BJP on Monday launched a sharp attack on Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over his description of Diwali as 'khushiyon ka Eid', with Union minister Giriraj Singh accusing him of practising appeasement politics and attempting to divide Hindus while pandering to Muslims.Reacting to Kharge's remarks, Singh alleged that the Congress president was merely a mouthpiece for Rahul Gandhi and the Gandhi family, accusing him of repeating whatever the party leadership fed him."He is merely a 'loudspeaker'—a mouthpiece—for Rahul Gandhi and the Gandhi family. It only broadcasts whatever is fed into the machine. So, this has been going on for a long time. Kharge-sahab, your true colours have been exposed. You are playing a game of appeasement in this country," Singh said."Nehru divided the nation, and ever since then, you have been practising the politics of appeasement, trying to divide Hindus while pandering to Muslims.
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